Central Montana Times

Of the 4,813 people living in Musselshell County, Montana in 2021, 49.2% (2,366) were women and 50.8% (2,447) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Central Montana Times.

Data showed the average age for both genders in Musselshell County in 2021 was 52 years, higher than the national average of 40.

According to census data, men aged 18 and over outnumbered women in the same age group by 20. Meanwhile, in the 65 and over group, there were 676 men and 658 women.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Musselshell County.

Age Range (Years)	Sex	Population in 2021	Population in 2020	Population in 2019	Change 2020-2021	Change 2019-2020
Under 5	Female	95	92	99	3.3%	-7.1%
Under 5	Male	90	88	92	2.3%	-4.3%
5 to 9	Female	161	179	184	-10.1%	-2.7%
5 to 9	Male	114	101	91	12.9%	11%
10 to 14	Female	89	79	80	12.7%	-1.3%
10 to 14	Male	171	170	187	0.6%	-9.1%
15 to 17	Female	92	99	101	-7.1%	-2%
15 to 17	Male	105	93	112	12.9%	-17%
18 and 19	Female	36	30	38	20%	-21.1%
18 and 19	Male	85	73	67	16.4%	9%
20	Female	7	3	10	133.3%	-70%
20	Male	13	16	27	-18.8%	-40.7%
21	Female	0	0	0	NaN%	NaN%
21	Male	20	31	23	-35.5%	34.8%
22 to 24	Female	96	107	102	-10.3%	4.9%
22 to 24	Male	4	8	12	-50%	-33.3%
25 to 29	Female	93	81	101	14.8%	-19.8%
25 to 29	Male	103	96	96	7.3%	0%
30 to 34	Female	54	80	72	-32.5%	11.1%
30 to 34	Male	94	86	81	9.3%	6.2%
35 to 39	Female	132	103	89	28.2%	15.7%
35 to 39	Male	105	92	95	14.1%	-3.2%
40 to 44	Female	147	125	141	17.6%	-11.3%
40 to 44	Male	126	147	173	-14.3%	-15%
45 to 49	Female	145	121	127	19.8%	-4.7%
45 to 49	Male	149	166	172	-10.2%	-3.5%
50 to 54	Female	118	134	155	-11.9%	-13.5%
50 to 54	Male	165	164	163	0.6%	0.6%
55 to 59	Female	205	259	276	-20.8%	-6.2%
55 to 59	Male	166	154	153	7.8%	0.7%
60 and 61	Female	40	31	44	29%	-29.5%
60 and 61	Male	70	61	96	14.8%	-36.5%
62 to 64	Female	198	165	150	20%	10%
62 to 64	Male	191	164	122	16.5%	34.4%
65 and 66	Female	70	84	140	-16.7%	-40%
65 and 66	Male	79	78	97	1.3%	-19.6%
67 to 69	Female	76	89	90	-14.6%	-1.1%
67 to 69	Male	215	208	175	3.4%	18.9%
70 to 74	Female	266	216	134	23.1%	61.2%
70 to 74	Male	130	121	125	7.4%	-3.2%
75 to 79	Female	135	122	140	10.7%	-12.9%
75 to 79	Male	130	111	85	17.1%	30.6%
80 to 84	Female	83	98	66	-15.3%	48.5%
80 to 84	Male	78	80	89	-2.5%	-10.1%
85 and over	Female	28	33	48	-15.2%	-31.3%
85 and over	Male	44	44	46	0%	-4.3%

Source: US Census Bureau